This bill creates New Jersey's "Enhanced Transit Village Program" to encourage higher-density, mixed-use development near public transit hubs. It directly affects municipalities already designated as "transit villages" (those with existing transit infrastructure), requiring them to update zoning to meet specific density standards: at least 50 residential units per acre within 1/4 mile of transit, and 25 units per acre beyond that radius. The program provides technical assistance and financial support for municipalities to improve walkability, bike infrastructure, housing variety, and transit connections, while coordinating between the Office of Planning Advocacy (for land use) and the Department of Transportation (for infrastructure). The Office of Planning Advocacy will administer the program, including reviewing applications and approving village plans, with implementation pending legislative approval. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee.
This New Jersey bill requires all constables to complete approved training within six months of appointment. Existing constables appointed before the bill's effective date must complete the training within one year. The training covers motor vehicle offenses, traffic duties, spectator control, and professional development, as outlined in the amended statute. The Police Training Commission oversees approved training schools and ensures compliance with these requirements.
This bill (A 2132) requires operators of New Jersey's Access Link paratransit service to announce every scheduled stop on their route, either verbally or via a recording system. It directly affects Access Link drivers and the New Jersey Transit Corporation, which operates this ADA-compliant paratransit service for riders with disabilities. Currently, only fixed-route transit systems (like buses on set schedules) must announce stops, but Access Link - being a non-fixed-route service - was previously exempt. The bill extends the stop-announcement requirement to all Access Link vehicles to improve accessibility and rider awareness. It takes effect two months after enactment.
This bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General (with input from the Transportation Commissioner) to create a mandatory training program for all law enforcement officers on safely interacting with autonomous vehicles during traffic stops and emergencies. It mandates that current officers complete the training by December 31, 2020, and new officers must complete it before receiving permanent appointment. The training curriculum, defined to cover vehicles operating without human control, must be reviewed every five years. The goal is to prepare police for when autonomous vehicles become legally permitted on public roads, even though they are currently prohibited in New Jersey.
This bill amends "Antwan's Law" (P.L.2019, c.5) to change where fines for speeding violations in specific Burlington City zones on Route 130 go. Currently, fines for these violations are tripled but split between the municipality (for general use/municipal court) and the county (for road maintenance). The bill changes this so all fines collected for violating these speed limits must be paid directly into the local municipality's treasury for law enforcement purposes. It directly affects drivers who exceed the reduced speed limits in the designated areas of Burlington City.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) and Division of Law Enforcement (DLPS) to establish a weigh-in-motion monitoring program for commercial vehicles. It directly affects commercial drivers and operators transporting goods on state roads by allowing vehicles to be weighed while moving, without stopping, using certified scales. Key provisions include authorizing the DOT/DLPS to operate approved weighing locations and creating a defense for drivers with valid dispatch papers showing they're traveling between pickup points and scales. The program aims to streamline weight enforcement while maintaining safety standards under existing vehicle weight limits. The bill is pending before the Assembly Transportation Committee as of its January 2026 introduction.
This bill permits drivers in New Jersey to mount GPS navigation devices on a vehicle's dashboard, console, or windshield, as long as the device does not obstruct the driver's view. It directly affects drivers who use GPS systems by removing previous restrictions that might have prohibited such installations. The key provision amends existing law to allow these mounting positions while requiring the device not to unduly interfere with the operator's vision. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.
This bill provides a 50% exemption from New Jersey's sales and use tax for qualifying retail businesses operating in municipalities affected by ongoing public highway projects. It directly affects small businesses with a fixed location (such as shops or charter boat services) located in areas where highway construction, repair, or maintenance is underway. Businesses must apply to the Division of Taxation for approval, and the exemption applies only during the "relief period" - the time between a project's start and completion. The exemption automatically ends when the highway project concludes, as notified by the Commissioner of Transportation to the Tax Division.
This bill allows New Jersey law enforcement officers to immediately impound a vehicle during a traffic stop if they determine the driver is operating it without required liability insurance. It directly affects vehicle owners and drivers who operate uninsured vehicles on public roads. Key provisions include: officers may impound without waiting 24 hours (as under current law), owners must provide proof of insurance within 30 days to reclaim the vehicle and pay storage costs, and unclaimed vehicles may be sold at public auction after 30 days with required notice. Proceeds from sales exceeding costs are returned to the vehicle owner.
This bill (A 1574, "Drew's Law") establishes a 15 miles per hour speed limit on roads passing through or directly adjacent to public parks during specific times: when the park is open, children are visible from the roadway, or children are entering/exiting park events. It directly affects drivers in these areas and applies to state-owned parks (defined as parks, recreation facilities, or playgrounds under state control), while allowing counties or municipalities to adopt similar limits for their local parks. Violating this speed limit increases fines from $50-$200 to $100-$400 under current law. The bill aims to improve safety near parks following a tragic incident involving a child, but focuses solely on the policy change without advocating outcomes.
